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Home My WebLink About1988-12-131988 -1.94 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 13, 1988 PRECOUNCIL SESSION The precounc.l session of a regular meeting of the Euless City Council was convened in open session in the Administration Building Conference Room at 5 :30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 1988. Those present were Mayor Harold D. Samuels, Mayor Pro Tem Glenn D. Walker, and Counc.imembers Bob Eden, Ray Ozebek, Carolyn Park and Ron Sternfels. EXECUTIVE SESSION The business of the precounc:ll session being concluded, the City Council. adjourned at 6:00 p.m. and convened in an executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters related to the City Manager position. The business of executive session being concluded, the City Council adjourned at 6:55 p.m. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 13, 1.988, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Those present were Couneilmembers Bob Eden, Ray Ozebek, Ron Sternfels, Carolyn Park, and Mayor Pro Tem Glenn D. Walker. Staff Members Present Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager H. Kay Godbey, City Secretary James Cribbs, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Attorney Steve Norwood, Administrative Assistant Jaynes Knight, City Engineer Jay Heilman, Director of Community Services K. B. Fuller, Police Chief Jim Hickerson, Director of Finance Lee Koontz, Fire Chief Linda Lux, Administrative Secretary Visitors Robin M. Cooper Ted Edrundson Norm Cox Lewis Lowe Jimmy and Nancy Fletcher Melissa Parks and other interested parties 1988 -195 Euless City Council Regular Meeting December 13, 1988 - Page Two PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Glenn D. Walker led the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilwoman Carolyn Park, ITEM NO 1: SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Samuels presented a plaque to Mrs Park for her service and dedication as a City Counc:il.member. Mayor Samuels read the inscription to the audience: "With great appreciation to Carolyn Park, Euless City Councils ;e ;nher, 1985 -1989, presented as a symbol of grateful recognition of her enduring commitment to the Citizens of Euless, Texas," ITEM NO. 2: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS This item was tabled to the next City Council meeting of January 10, 1989. OLD BUSINESS ITEM NO. 3: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 993 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 993, for Zoning Case No, 88 -14, a request. of First. Baptist Church of Euless for a specific use permit for a sign of increased height and area on Tracts 7A9, 7A7, 7A6, 7A5, and 7A4, J. 1'. Raiford Survey, A--711, totaling 9 acres of land gener- ally located south of Trinity High School, east and adjacent to F. M. 157, north. of S. H. 183, and west of Ector Square Apartments. Mrs. Park seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE Mr, Robin Cooper, 543 Mel. Court, Euless, was present with a petition of over 150 names of residents which were against the widening of Baze. Road, due to the heavy traffic that would increase in the neighborhood and also concerned about the trees being removed, Mr. Mark Cooper (no relation), 2603 Hawthorn Drive, Euless, was present and his main concern on the Baze Road issue was for the children's safety. He favored the improvements to Haze Road but consideration should first be given to the safety of the school children. 1988-196 Euless City Council Regular Meeting December 13, 1988 ° Page Three ITEM NO. 4: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE (cont.) Mayor Samuels stated the Council is always welcome to citizen input and they are sensitive to all the neighborhoods in the city. Mayor Samuels asked to see a show of hands in the audience as to how many citizens were here regarding to this :item; about 70% of the audience responded. Mr. Eden moved to table this item for further study by the Traffic Safety and Engineering Departments, relating to the improvements to ibaze Road, approving plans and specifications, directing the advertisement for bids, approving engineer's estimate., and other matters pertinent, to the City Council meeting- of March 14, 1989. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs, Park, Messrs, Sternfels, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 994 Mrs, Park moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No 994, regarding improvements to Marlene Drive, approving plans and specifications, directing the advertisement for bids, approving engineer's estimate, and other matters pertinent, Mr. Walker seconded the motion, Ayres Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels, and Walker Nays. None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: CONSIDERATION OF FIRST REAMING OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Ozebek moved to table the first reading of an ordinance, establishing and consolidating city fees. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs, Sternfels, and Wacker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 7: AUDIENCE REQUE:S1ED BY M. K. DICKEY Mr. M. K. Dickey was not present; therefore, this item was passed over. 1988-197 Euless City Council Regular Meeting December 13, 1988 - Page. Four ITEM NO. 8: CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING AN EXTENSION Mr. Eden moved to approve an extension for 36 months to Ritchie Brothers for a specific use permit., to expire December 31, 1991. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs, Eden, Ozebek, Mrs, Park, Messrs. Sternfels, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9: CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING BI'D AWARD Mrs. Park :roved to accept staff's recommendation and grant the bid award for utility- line adjustments to facilitate widening and improving S. H. 10. Mrs. Park referred to the December 8, 1988, letter from David Hughes awarding the bid to Mid-Cities Construction Company, Inc. of Euless, Texas, in the anount of their low bid of $182,202.50. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs, Park, Messrs. Sternfels, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM NO. 10: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR Mr. Sternfels moved to approve the issuance of final payment to L. D. Conotser, Inc.., for storm drainage improvements to Raider Drive for $377,590.51. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs, Sternfels, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the mot :ion carried. 1.988-198 Euless City Council Regular Meeting December 13, 1988 - Page Five ITEM NO. 11: CONSIDERATION AUTHORIZATION OF CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT Mrs. Park moved to authorize the city manager to enter into an agreement to Participate in a regional solid waste management program, and to issue the fee of $1,500 to North Central Texas Council of Governments. Mr. Ozebek seconded. the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12: CONSIDERATION OF H_E -R CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROPOSAL This item was tabled to the City Council meeting of January 10, 1989, for the purpose of receiving more information from the H-E--B Chamber of Commerce regard- ing their economic development program.. ITF.1 NO. 13: CONSIDERATION OF TRINITY ARTS COUNCIL PROPOSAL This :item was tabled to the City Council meeting of January 10, 1989, for the purpose of obtaining more information from the Park and Recreation Departments regarding citizen response and participation in these events. ITEM NO. 14: CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING HEALTH INSURANCE RATES FOR CITY OF EULESS EMPLOYEE RETIREES Mr. Walker moved to set the rate for health insurance benefits at $175.00 per month for retirees and their spouses. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Ozebek, Mrs. Park, Messrs. Sternfels, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS ITEM NO. 15: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Hart stated he had nothing to report. Euless City Council Regular Meeting December 13, 1988 Page Six ITEM NO. 16: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated he had nothing to report. ITEM NO. 17: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT Ms. Godbey stated there was no City Secretary report at this time. ITEM NO. 18: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight stated he had nothing to report. ITEM NO. 19: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A) Mrs. Park stated she has been called a "professional volunteer," and of all her volunteer work performed, Euless has been the most gratifying of a,..7.. She added that she has enjoyed serving the Citizens of Euless. B) Mr. Sternfels inquired about the inadequate lighting in the Post Office parking lot. Mayor Samuels stated that the Post Office was instructed to save energy and make the lights dimmer both inside and outside, as cost cutting orders from Washington, D. C, ADJOURNMMT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was ad- journed at 8 :10 p.m, and the City Council reconvened in executive session to discuss personnel natters regarding the C:i.ty Manager's position, APPROVED: /3 T= s s; ".3 Harold D. Samuels, Mayor 11. Kay Godbey; City SecOL4ry 1988-199